Podiatry, Board of Registration

Podiatry, Board of Registration in

Chapter 1: General

Effective Date: 01/25/2017 to 12/09/2020

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 028.0001.1.01252017

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL

Section 1. Statement of Purpose. The Board of Registration in Podiatry rules and regulations are set forth for the purposes of interpreting and implementing W.S. § 33-9-101 through 33-9-114, provide for the administration of this Act, promulgate rules and regulations providing for the licensure of podiatrists, regulate the qualification and standards of education and performance required for licensure and licensure renewal, provide for enforcement and penalties, and the setting of fees.

Section 2. Terms Defined Herein. As used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.

1. (a) "Act" means W.S. § 33-9-101 through 33-9-114.
2. (b) "APMA" means the American Podiatric Medical Association.
3. (c) "ARC" means Application Review Committee
4. (d) "ASPMA" means the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants
5. (e) "Board" means the Board of Registration in Podiatry.
6. (f) "CPME" shall mean Council on Podiatric Medical Education
7. (g) "Podiatrist" means any licensed person who practices podiatric medicine.
8. (h) "JCAHO" means the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
9. (j) "WAPA" means the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, W.S. 16-3-101 through 115

Section 3. Board Office. The Board office is located at 2001 Capitol Ave., Room 104, Cheyenne, WY.

Section 4. Board Meetings.

1. (a) The Board shall have a regular meeting annually on the second Wednesday of May at the Board's office.
2. (b) The Board shall meet as necessary at the time and place designated by the Board

president.

Section 5. Change of Name, Address of phone number. Each applicant and licensee shall notify the Board in writing of any change to their legal name, home address, business address, e-mail address, or telephone number within thirty (30) days of the change.

Section 6. Verification of Licensure to Another Jurisdiction. Upon receipt of a written request for verification of licensure and the required administrative fee the Board shall provide the information to the jurisdiction specified by the licensee.